11 Luxury Car Brands and Parent Companies

To help those who are planning to purchase a luxury car make an informed decision, we came up with a list of 11 luxury car brands and parent companies.

Sales of luxury cars have declined in 2017 through the end of April, with mid-size luxury vehicle sales falling by 4.6% year-over-year and small/entry luxury car sales sliding by 3.6%. Among the vehicles taking the biggest individual hits are the BMW 5-Series (sales down 31.1% YTD through April), the Jaguar XF (-48.7%), the Lexus ES (-26.1%), the Lexus IS (-31.5%), and the Mercedes Benz C-Class (-43.6%). There have been a few standout performers however, including the Mercedes Benz C-Class (+21.1%), the Mercedes Benz E-Class (+21%), and the Audi A4 (+21%).

While mid-range luxury vehicle sales have been slipping this year, sales of super luxury vehicles are booming, experiencing double-digit growth from 2015 through early-2017. That’s not entirely surprising given the market conditions, as more people rise to immense wealth, while the middle class is saddled with stagnating wages and large amounts of debt.

To compile our list we looked to the Best Luxury Midsize Cars list published by U.S. News. The online news portal bases its ranking on numerous objective and subjective factors including data on safety and reliability and critic’s reviews. We based our listing primarily on the car’s price, intentionally skipping some models so we cover only the best luxury cars from different brands and parent companies.

Based on price range, the best 11 luxury car brands and their flagship companies for 2017 are the Lincoln MKZ by Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F), the 2017 Infiniti Q70 from Nissan Motor Company Ltd. (OTCMKTS:NSANY), the 2018 Acura TLX from Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (NYSE:HMC), the 2017 Jaguar XF owned by Tata Motors Ltd. (NYSE:TTM), the 2017 Cadillac CTS from General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM), the 2017 Volvo S90 from The Volvo Group, the 2017 Genesis G80 from Hyundai Motor Co., the 2017 Lexus GS Hybrid from Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM), the 2017 BMW 5-Series from Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, the 2017 Audi A6 by Volkswagen Group, and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class from Daimler AG.

The list is focused on mid-sized luxury cars only. Check it out beginning on the next page. For further reading, you might want to check out our list of 10 luxury car brands in the world.

11. 2017 Lincoln MKZ from Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)

With a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $35,170 to $49,720, the 2017 Lincoln MKZ made it to number 11 on our list of 11 luxury car brands and parent companies. Its 3.0L twin-turbocharged engine packs refined power for an exhilarating driving experience. This model also got a redesigned front end as well as sleeker, more elegant lines. Among the luxurious features it comes equipped with are a retractable panoramic glass roof, leather-trimmed seats, a Lincoln-exclusive black label design theme, SYNC 3 voice-activated technology, ambient lighting, and a whole lot more.

10. 2017 Infiniti Q70 by Nissan Motor Company Ltd. (OTCMKTS:NSANY)

From its leather-appointed seats to the Japanese-Ash wood accents, the Infiniti Q70’s interior is—every inch—a touch of luxury. Available in a price ranging from $50,100 to $67,400, this model offers value for money with its luxurious and inviting materials that are sure to please the senses.

9. 2018 Acura TLX by Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (NYSE:HMC)

The 2018 Acura TLX is aggressively redefined and technically distinctive to deliver exhilarating performance. It is fitted with a hoard of luxurious appointments in its interior, including beautifully crafted leather sports seats, LED ambient interior lighting, heated steering and rear seats, Sport-inspired A-SPEC interior, and many other refinements. All these and more can be enjoyed at a price of $33,000 to $45,750.

8. 2017 Jaguar XF from Tata Motors Ltd. (NYSE:TTM)

With its unparalleled mix of substance and style, the 2017 Jaguar XF boasts one-of-a-kind dynamics, design, and refinement, as well as up-to-date technologies that make it absolutely seductive. At an MSRP of $48,250 to $66,200, the XF’s interior will cuddle you in a cabin that’s crafted to perfection.

7. 2017 Cadillac CTS from General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM)

The 2017 CTS placed Cadillac and its parent company, General Motors, 7th on our list of 11 luxury car brands and parent companies. This model boasts precise craftsmanship, superior performance, and ingenious technology that will make every drive a masterful experience. At a suggested retail price starting at $45,995, CTS owners can also enjoy its well-curated interior, featuring a customizable 12.3” LCD display, tri-zone climate control, 20-way adjustable seats, and ambient lighting.

6. 2017 Volvo S90 from The Volvo Group

Offered at a price range of between $46,950 and $55,450, this elegantly confident beauty also packs a decent amount of horses under the hood, advanced technology that will make you spend long hours inside the cabin, and an array of refinements that provides every aspect of its interior with a touch of class.

5. 2017 Genesis G80 from Hyundai Motor Co.

The 2017 Genesis is the embodiment of evolving luxury. Its aggressive styling is backed by powerful twin-turbo performance, a suite of supreme safety features, intelligent technology, and convenience features like no other. This model can be enjoyed starting at $41,400 to $54,550.

4. 2017 Lexus GS Hybrid by Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM)

This hybrid model will let you experience the brand’s comprehensive safety system, sporty styling, state-of-the-art technology, as well as unmatched comfort, design, and luxury. Some of the features that you can enjoy for a price range of $63,635 – $68,680 are a semi-aniline perforated leather-trimmed interior, 18-way power-adjustable front seats, Lexus Memory System, three-zone automatic climate control, and much more.

3. 2017 BMW 5-Series from Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

As the most up-to-date BMW 5 Series, the 2017 model guarantees show-stopping performance and cutting-edge technology that help give new meaning to the brand’s “The Ultimate Driving Machine” tagline. Its performance and technological advantages, along with its strikingly sporty exterior and sleek, polished interior, can be had at an MSRP of $51,200 to $72,500.

2. 2017 Audi A6 by Volkswagen Group

Since it is an Audi, powerful performance runs in the A6’s blood. Besides its potent horsepower, the price range of $47,600 to $70,900 is more than justified by its features: a Quattro AWD system, smartphone interface, intuitive technology that made it the IIHS’s Top Safety Pick for 2017, a bold look you’ll be drawn to, and a suite of luxurious interior appointments that give the interior a comfortable and classy feel.

1. 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class from Daimler AG

Topping our list of 11 luxury car brands and parent companies is a vehicle from a brand that has a long-standing reputation for making luxurious, first-in-class vehicles. Mercedes Benz’s 2017 E-Class is no exception. At an MSRP ranging from $52,150 to $72,400, this model offers innovative technologies like no other vehicle on the road today. It is elegantly beautiful outside, and is equally aesthetically pleasing and luxuriously appointed on the inside. It offers a mode for every mood and seamlessly delivered turbocharged torque.

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